Can't Wait for Christmas

On this episode, we’re traveling all the way to Iceland to hear the legend of the Yule Lads. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas movie quotes, discover a little bonus Christmas in the Pacific Northwest, and we’ve got the results from the latest round of voting in Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 3) 00:00 – 01:48 Intro 01:48 – 04:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:09 – 10:53 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movie Quotes) 10:53 – 18:27 The Yule Lads 18:27 – 21:20 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 3 21:20 – 23:28 Wrap Up 23:28 – 26:52 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) PT Magic of Christmas https://www.facebook.com/ptmagicofchristmas/ More Info on The Icelandic Yule Lads https://www.flyplay.com/en/blog/the-icelandic-yule-lads Weird Christmas: The Yule Lads and Icelandic Christmas https://weirdchristmas.com/2019/12/12/wc-20-the-yule-lads-and-icelandic-christmas/

On this episode, we’re taking Christmas intergalactic as we discuss the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday special. We’ll also countdown the top five minor characters who should have their own Christmas stories, we’ve got a way for you to welcome guest into your home…Christmas style, and we’ll share our first batch of results in Merry Movie Madness! Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 2) 00:00 – 03:08 Intro 03:08 – 04:46 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:46 – 11:03 Five Golden Things (Minor Christmas Characters Who Deserve Their Own Stories) 11:03 – 20:40 Mrs. Claus 20:40 – 23:22 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 2 23:22 – 25:12 Wrap Up 25:12 – 26:47 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) “Hotel-style” Christmas Bed Cards https://www.zazzle.com/to_all_a_goodnight_guest_card-256810765651854037 https://www.zazzle.com/to_all_a_goodnight_guest_card-256216254614699073 ‎Holly Jolly X’masu Podcast https://hollyjollyxmasu.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’re going to give Santa’s main squeeze some long over due respect as we celebrate Mrs Claus. We’ve also got an egg-cellent recipe for you, we’ll countdown the top 5 times a Christmas movie poll got it wrong, and we’ll launch round one of our Christmas musician showdown Merry Movie Madness! Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part1) 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 04:32 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:32 – 09:17 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Places to Find Christmas at Disneyland Year-Round) 09:17 – 11:34 All I Want For Christmas Is News 11:34 – 19:10 Mrs. Claus 19:10 – 21:02 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 1 21:02 – 23:17 Wrap Up 23:17 – 27:53 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Christmas Deviled Eggs Recipe https://www.justataste.com/christmas-deviled-eggs-recipe/ History Chicks Podcast About Mrs. Claus http://thehistorychicks.com/episode-191-mrs-claus/ ‎The Magic Of The Season Podcast https://instagram.com/themagicoftheseasonpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

On this episode, we’re going to get all mushy on you as we examine romantic love at Christmas time. We’ll also teach you how to snack on some Christmas anytime, count down the top 5 places to find Christmas in Disneyland when it’s not Christmas time, and we’ll share with you then name you created for this year’s brands new segment. Download here! 00:00 – 02:52 Intro 02:52 – 04:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:50 – 10:34 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Places to Find Christmas at Disneyland Year-Round) 10:34 – 16:37 Christmas and Romance 16:37 – 18:19 New Segment Name Announcement 18:19 – 20:19 Wrap Up 20:19 – 22:10 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast T-Shirt https://www.zazzle.com/cant_wait_for_chrstmas_podcast_t_shirt-235335754269142565 Homemade Tortilla Chips Recipe (don’t forget your Christmas cookie cutters) https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_homemade_tortilla_chips/ A Cozy Christmas Podcast https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’ll discuss when the Christmas decorations should come down. We’ll also run down the top 5 post Christmas deals Tim got this year, give you a “Christmas Now” tip that will help you sleep a little merrier tonight, and finally we need your help naming this year’s audience participation segment. Download here! 00:00 – 01:33 Intro 01:33 – 02:57 Babb Christmas Recap 02:57 – 04:15 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:15 – 09:24 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Post Christmas Deals) 09:24 – 15:26 When Should Christmas Decorations Come Down? 15:26 – 17:04 Help Us Name A New Segment 17:04 – 19:16 Wrap Up 19:16 – 23:21 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Christmas Clatter Podcast – Post Christmas Wellness Check https://www.christmasclatter.com/episodes/episode/778cf10c/he-warned-me-he-had-atandt

On this bonus episode, Tim breaks down some unanswered questions from the Santa ClausE films to see if the new series answers them. We’ll also wrap up Mer-Re-Castmas with It’s A Wonderful Life, and the Imaginary Listeners join the fun to salute Underneath The Tree. Download here! 00:00 – 01:58 Intro 03:09 – 07:41 Five Golden Things (Santa ClausE Questions) 07:41 – 16:03 Mer-Re-Castmas 16:03 – 19:28 A Special Salute to Underneath The Tree 19:28 – 21:31 Wrap Up 21:31 – 22:22 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Tim at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club December 30th, 2022 https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/shows/196382 New Year’s Eve https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/events/66437 Listen to Underneath the Tree right now: https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515

On this episode, we’ll side step the usual debate by talking about the sequel to Die Hard and decide if it is a Christmas movie. We’ll also countdown the top 5 misheard Christmas lyrics and add a Christmas twist to a favorite snack. Download here! 00:00 – 02:09 Intro 02:09 – 03:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now (Christmas Tree S’mores) 03:09 – 08:02 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Misheard Christmas Lyrics) 08:02 – 19:59 Die Hard 2 – Is It a Christmas Movie? 19:59 – 22:18 Wrap Up 22:18 – 24:43 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Tim at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club December 30th, 2022 https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/shows/196382 New Year’s Eve https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/events/66437 Listen to Underneath the Tree right now: https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515 Season’s Eatings podcast https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’ll look at the history of the most infamous shopping day of the year and the kick off to the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday. We’ll also count down the top five holiday “hacks” you can use to add a little more magic to your Christmas celebrations, we’ll talk a bit about Muppet Christmas goodness as we do every Muppetvember, and well see how you’d recast Jingle All the Way in our penultimate edition of Mer-Re-Castmas. Download here! 00:00 – 02:16 Intro 02:16 – 03:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:48 – 11:06 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Holiday “Hacks”) 11:06 – 16:38 Black Friday 16:38 – 21:20 Mer-Re-Castmas 21:20 – 23:57 Wrap Up 23:57 – 27:56 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Tim at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club December 1st, 2022 https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/shows/196271 December 30th, 2022 https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/shows/196382 New Year’s Eve https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/events/66437 Listen to Underneath the Tree right now: https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515

It’s a #ChristmasPodcastDay bonus episode as we welcome Brian Earl, host of Christmas Past and author of “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions.’ Download here! 00:00 – 01:34 Intro 01:34 – 34:39 Brian Earl Interview 34:39 – 46:35 “Not My Holiday” Game 46:35 – 48:46 Wrap Up 48:46 – 50:44 Outtakes (now with more insanity) “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions (The Book) https://christmaspastpodcast.com/book/ Christmas Past (The Podcast) https://christmaspastpodcast.com/podcast/ Listen to Underneath the Tree right now: https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515

On this episode, we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Toys For Tots! We’ll also take some time to honor lost legend, Angela Lansbury. We’ll countdown the top five Christmas movie villains, recast the Santa Clause, continue to sing the praises of Underneath the Tree, and give you a chance to win a copy of Brian Earl’s new book, “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 04:07 We Need a Little Christmas Now (A Salute to Angela Lansbury) 04:07 – 09:49 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movie Villains) 09:49 – 13:52 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 13:52 – 15:29 Contest Announcement 15:29 – 24:58 Toys For Tots 24:58 – 34:19 Mer-Re-Castmas 34:19 – 36:42 Wrap Up 36:42 – 38:40 Outtakes (now with more insanity) “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions https://christmaspastpodcast.com/book/ We Need a Little Christmas (Angela Lansbury and the Mame Original Broadway Cast) https://youtu.be/OPaVxHOsO-I Toys for Tots https://www.toysfortots.org/Default.aspx Toys for Tots “Stuff the Bus” (San Jose, CA) https://www.christmasinthepark.com/events/2021/toys-for-tots-stuff-the-bus Die Hard Advent Calendar – Hans Gruber Falling off off Nakatomi Plaza https://www.etsy.com/listing/1110821556/die-hard-advent-calendar-hans-gruber Listen to Underneath the Tree right now: https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515

On this episode, we’ll be talking about one of Tim’s favorite Christmas songs, Underneath The Tree by Kelly Clarkson. We’ll also countdown the top 5 random Christmas facts, and we’ve got some great news about where you can get a little Christmas now…in bulk. Download here! 00:00 – 01:48 Intro 01:48 – 03:25 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:25 – 07:14 Five Golden Things (Random Christmas facts) 07:14 – 13:44 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 13:44 – 22:02 Underneath the Tree 22:02 – 23:26 Recastmas Time 23:26 – 25:34 Wrap Up 25:34 – 27:26 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Earth, Wind & Fire – December (Official Video) https://youtu.be/CjCWhwdnCd0 Listen to Underneath the Tree right now: https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515 Season’s Eatings podcast https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/

It’s a Ber months bonus episode! We’re going to take a look at some Christmas news that just came out of the D23 expo, including a deep dive into the Muppet Christmas Carol 30th anniversary panel with special guest, Dave from Mousetalgia! Also, we’ll hear news from the Santa Clauses panel, and, as promised, we’ve got your answers for the latest round of Recastmas Time. Download here! 00:00 – 01:56 Intro 01:56 – 04:43 The Santa Clauses panel at D23 Expo 04:43 – 35:30 Muppet Christmas Carol 30th Anniversary D23 Panel with Dave from Mousetalgia 35:30 – 42:11 Recastmas Time 42:11 – 44:12 Wrap Up 44:12 – 47:20 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Mousetalgia Podcast http://www.mousetalgia.com/ Dave and Becky’s Mouse Ears in Paradise Blog https://www.mouseearsinparadise.com/

It’s our 100th episode! We’ll be discussing the most controversial Christmas song, Baby, It’s Cold Outside. We’ll also tell you how to get a little Christmas humor in your life and countdown the top five non-Christmas songs that should be “Love Actuallied” into Christmas songs (Trust us, it’ll make sense when you hear it)! Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 03:30 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:30 – 10:41 Five Golden Things (Non-Christmas Songs To “Love Actually” Into Christmas Songs) 10:41 – 27:16 Baby, It’s Cold Outside 27:16 – 29:46 Wrap Up 29:46 – 31:57 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Tik Tok for the next Recastmas https://www.tiktok.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/video/7134841032973258026 Advent Calendar House https://adventcalendar.house/

On this episode, it’s our 7th anniversary listener feedback special! We’ll be reading emails comments and messages from you ! We’ll be talking about things like how to “drink in” a little more Christmas, we’ll countdown the top 5 tropical Christmas songs, we’ll learn about an obscure Christmas special, Tim will try and fail to find the origin of a ubiquitous piece of Christmas iconography, and much, much more. Plus, we’ll see who you’d cast in a remake of the Grinch in the latest Recastmas Time! Download here! 00:00 – 02:57 Intro and apology 02:57 – 04:06 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:06 – 11:15 Five Golden Things Tropical Christmas Songs) 11:15 – 21:15 Santa Babb’s Mailbag – 7th Anniversary Edition 21:15 – 25:02 Simply Having A Wacky Re-Castmas Time (The Grinch) 25:02 – 27:31 Wrap Up 27:31 – 30:34 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Mark Evanier’s Blogs About “Deck The Halls With Wacky Walls” https://www.newsfromme.com/2022/06/30/ask-me-how-i-became-a-cartoon-voice-director/ https://www.newsfromme.com/2022/07/01/ask-me-tress-macneille/ Straight No Chaser – The Christmas Can-Can (Animated Version) https://youtu.be/1ZveAyEMWJ0 A Cozy Christmas Podcast https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/ https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cwfc-099-7th-anniversary-listener-special.mp3

On this episode, we’re baking up a tale for you, it’s the history of Christmas’s favorite baked good: gingerbread. Plus, we’ll countdown the top 5 gifts for dads, give you an idea of how to shine some Christmas light into your night, and we’ll also hear your picks for how you’d recast the movie Die Hard in another addition of: Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 02:03 Intro 02:03 – 03:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:00 – 07:37 Five Golden Things (Gifts for dads) 07:37 – 11:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News 11:48 – 17:24 Gingerbread 17:24 – 21:01 Simply Having A Wacky Re-Castmas Time (Die Hard) 21:01 – 23:23 Wrap Up 23:23 – 25:28 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Twitter Thread About The Mariah Carey/Vince Vance Lawsuit https://twitter.com/ChristmasPod/status/1533169020463042560 PBS’s History of Gingerbread https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/history-gingerbread/ Tis the Podcast https://www.tisthepodcast.com/

On this episode, we’ll learn about Santa’s Workshop North Pole, a Christmas themed amusement park in Colorado, and talk with one of the general managers of the park, Austin Lawhorn. We’ll also run down the top 5 opening lines in Christmas movies, discover a way to add a little Christmas to your next formal affair, and we’ll reveal your picks for recasting Miracle on 34th Street for Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 02:09 Intro 02:09 – 04:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:00 – 11:56 Five Golden Things (First Lines In Christmas Movies) 11:56 – 13:27 The North Pole – Santa’s Workshop 13:27 – 29:03 A Conversation with the North Pole’s Austin Lawhorn 29:03 – 36:11 Simply Having A Wacky Re-Castmas Time (Miracle on 34th Street) 36:11 – 38:41 Wrap Up 38:41 – 40:55 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) The North Pole – Santa’s Workshop https://northpolecolorado.com/ Tim on the Sounds of Christmas podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1658629/10582514-new-and-future-classics Tim’s Red Tie with Snowflakes https://www.zazzle.com/red_tie_with_snowflakes-151203137548965735 Tim Babb performing stand up in Berkley, CA on June 9th: https://www.comedyoakland.com/berkeley.html Tim Babb performing stand up in Oakland, CA on June 9th: https://www.comedyoakland.com/oakland.html Lit For Christmas https://open.spotify.com/show/68Gf90KWF7OxoumBjDC2Ip

On this episode, we’re going to look at ways we can give a Christmas present to Mother Earth by having a more environmentally friendly Christmas. You’ll also hear about a new Christmas discovery Tim made at Disneyland, we’ll count down the top 5 reasons that Santa Claus might be a Wizard, and we’ll hear your ideas for recasting Home Alone, in our newest feature: Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 02:09 Intro 02:09 – 04:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:00 – 09:35 Five Golden Things (First Lines In Christmas Movies) 09:35 – 15:29 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Christmas 15:29 – 25:13 Simply Having A Wacky Re-Castmas Time (Home Alone) 25:13 – 27:35 Wrap Up 27:35 – 30:30 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Earth Day Christmas Tips: https://www.earthday.org/8-tips-to-green-your-holiday/ https://www.earthday.org/eatmoreplants/ Tim Babb performing stand up in Berkley, CA on June 9th: https://www.comedyoakland.com/berkeley.html Tim Babb performing stand up in Oakland, CA on June 9th: https://www.comedyoakland.com/oakland.html Yuletide TV: A Christmas Podcast https://yuletidetv.com/

On this episode, it’s a Christmas crossover with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we review the Disney plus series Hawkeye. We’ll also countdown the top 5 Star Trek Christmas “songs,” get some advice for keeping Christmas in our hearts all year from a little kid, and we’ll official kick off our new feature, Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 01:40 Intro 01:40 – 03:16 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:16 – 12:33 Five Golden Things (Star Trek Christmas “Songs”) 12:33 – 26:10 Hawkeye (Is It A Christmas Movie?) [14:00 – 16:35 Hawkeye spoilers] 26:10 – 28:09 Simply Having A Wacky Re-Castmas Time 28:09 – 30:34 Wrap Up 30:34 – 34:35 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki This episode also contained music from: Nutcracker – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Exzel Music Publishing (freemusicpublicdomain.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) North Pole Radio Podcast https://northpoleradio.buzzsprout.com/

On this episode, we’ll talk about what we know (or more accurately what we think we know but actually don’t know) about the Magi, aka the Wise Men. We’ve also got a recipe for you for a cranberry cream cheese dip, we’ll count down some Christmas jokes, and we’ll close things out with a fun new interactive segment for 2022, “Simply Having A Wacky Re-Castmas Time.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 04:28 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:28 – 07:55 Five Golden Things (Christmas Jokes) 07:55 – 14:27 The Magi 14:27 – 16:54 Simply Having A Wacky Re-Castmas Time 16:54 – 18:56 Wrap Up 18:56 – 22:15 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe https://playdatesparties.com/cranberry-cream-cheese-dip/ Totally Rad Christmas! https://totallyradchristmas.buzzsprout.com/

On this episode, Tim gives you a trip report of his Christmas vacation at Disney’s Aulani resort in Hawaii. We’ve also got a quick tip for beating the post Christmas blues, and we’ll count down the top five movies that help you transition from Christmas to the new year. Download here! 00:00 – 02:43 Intro 02:43 – 05:04 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:04 – 12:53 Five Golden Things (Transitional Christmas Movies) 12:53 – 16:02 All I Want For Christmas Is News 16:02 – 30:22 Christmas at Aulani (Trip Report) 30:22 – 32:57 Wrap Up and shout out to Mousetalgia 32:57 – 35:19 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Moustalgia Ep. 692: A cornucopia of special guests http://www.mousetalgia.com/2022/01/24/ep-692-a-cornucopia-of-special-guests/ Tis the Podcast https://www.tisthepodcast.com/

On this BONUS episode, we count down the top five a capella Christmas songs and thank you for a year of wonderful Christmas fun! Download here! 00:00 – 00:59 Intro 00:59 – 07:18 Five Golden Things: A Capella Christmas Songs 07:18 – 09:47 Soon May The Santa Claus Come (Wellerman parody) 09:47 – 12:11 Wrap Up 12:11 – 21:09 A Special Christmas Greeting from the Christmas Podcast Network “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Soon May The Santa Claus Come (Wellerman parody) On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/video/7044844603073137966

On this episode, we’ll be talking about the song, Silver Bells, and we’ll learn how this song became a holiday staple. We’ll also countdown the top five movies who’s premises should be use to make a Hallmark Christmas movie, we’ll give you a recipe for turkey roulade, and we’ll find out how you’d spend $5k before Christmas in the final edition of Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:44 Intro 01:53 – 05:21 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:21 – 12:34 Five Golden Things (Movie Premises to Use in Future Hallmark Movies) 12:34 – 19:37 Silver Bells 19:37 – 28:51 Season’s Musings 28:51 – 30:49 Wrap Up 30:49 – 32:56 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Turkey Roulade https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/turkey-roulade-3531762 A Bomb For Christmas (Full Movie) https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2020/12/10/cwfc-074-a-bomb-for-christmas-full-movie/ Bonus Episode: Season’s Musings – Mousetlagia Edition https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2021/12/15/cwfc-090-bonus-episode-seasons-musings-mousetlagia-edition/ The Christmas Alphabet Podcast http://christmasalphabet.com/

On this BONUS episode, it’s a special edition of Season’s Musings where we talk to Dave, Jeff, and Kristen of the Mousetalgia podcast about how they would decorate the outsides their houses if time and money were no object! Download here! 00:00 – 01:19 Intro 01:19 – 13:46 Season’s Musings – Mousetalgia Edition 13:46 – 16:46 Wrap Up 16:46 – 18:13 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) The Mousetalgia Podcast http://www.mousetalgia.com/ Dave’s Light Display https://www.youtube.com/sjlights

On this episode, we’ll explore the life and career of the queen of Christmas when Tim “talks” with Mariah Carey! We’ll also get a recipe all the way from Sesame Street, countdown the top 5 holiday travel tips, and we’ll find out what you think makes a great gift in our latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:53 Intro 01:53 – 04:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:09 – 08:04 Five Golden Things (Holiday Travel Tips) 08:04 – 22:26 Mariah Carey: A Background 22:26 – 33:15 The Mariah Carey “Interview” 33:15 – 41:17 Season’s Musings 41:17 – 43:20 Wrap Up 43:20 – 45:08 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Bert’s Aunt Willy’s Oatmeal Cookie Recipe https://www.instagram.com/p/CWskBDUF8B7/ 7 Tips to Travel Better This Holiday Season, According to Experts (Travel + Leisure ) https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/holiday-christmas-travel-tips Mariah Carey on the Daily Show https://youtu.be/DrucqOU9lcc Mariah Carey on the Late Show https://youtu.be/ZHHhGggdVsI Mariah Carey on the Bobby Bones Show https://youtu.be/zcbVcdRRjzc Mariah Carey is Christmas: The Story of ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ | Amazon Music https://youtu.be/N_Vhz5BiypU captainslinky TikToks https://www.tiktok.com/@captainslinky/video/7026478247877643525?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 https://www.tiktok.com/@captainslinky/video/7026484021450362117?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 https://www.tiktok.com/@captainslinky/video/7026502423988489478?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 The Lost Christmas Podcast https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast

On this BONUS #ChristmasPodcastDay episode, it’s a special edition of Season’s Musings where some of your favorite Christmas podcasters are forced to come up with a replacement for the beloved Christmas Tree! Download here! 00:00 – 01:56 Intro 01:56 – 29:16 Season’s Musings – All Christmas Podcasters Edition 29:16 – 31:13 Wrap Up 31:13 – 33:27 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Holly Jolly X’masu https://hollyjollyxmasu.libsyn.com/ Advent Calendar House https://adventcalendar.house/ Totally Rad Christmas https://linktr.ee/TotallyRadChristmas Tis the Podcast https://www.tisthepodcast.com/ Christmas Podcasts https://christmaspodcasts.com/ TGI Podcast https://anchor.fm/tgi-podcast A Cozy Christmas Podcast https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com Merry Britsmas https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/ Planning for Christmas https://anchor.fm/planningforchristmaspod/ Seasons’ Eatings https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/ Lost Christmas Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1361227 Kringle Talks Kristmas (Coming Soon) Christmas Creeps https://christmascreeps.com/

On this episode, we’re gonna mosey back in time to see how they celebrated Christmas in the old west! We’ll also count down the top five musical Christmas sketches on Saturday Night Live, give you a recipe for Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes, and get your thoughts on what you’d have a professional baker make for you at Christmas in our latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 03:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:50 – 11:03 Five Golden Things (SNL Musical Christmas Moments) 11:03 – 14:54 All I Want For Christmas is News 14:54 – 24:55 Christmas in the Old West 24:55 – 40:47 Season’s Musings 40:47 – 43:42 Wrap Up 43:42 – 46:27 Outtakes + Special thank you “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a40028/slow-cooker-mashed-potatoes-recipe/ Merry Britsmas https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/

On this episode, we’ll talk Christmas photos! Whether you take them yourself or hire a professional, we’ll give you some tips to make the merriest of memories. We’ll also countdown the top 5 “fake” Christmas movies, give you a recipe for turkey and stuffing casserole, and we’ll get your thoughts on the best Christmas songs to sing at karaoke in the latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 02:26 Intro 02:26 – 06:45 We Need a Little Christmas Now 06:45 – 15:21 Five Golden Things (“Fake” Christmas Movies & Specials) 15:21 – 18:32 All I Want For Christmas is News 18:32 – 26:57 Christmas Photo Tips and Advice 26:57 – 33:49 Season’s Musings 33:49 – 36:23 Wrap Up 36:23 – 39:22 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Christmas Card Templates From The Official Can’t Wait For Christmas Store https://www.zazzle.com/collections/all_christmas_cards-119050933992275132 Turkey and Stuffing Casserole https://www.campbells.com/recipes/turkey-and-stuffing-casserole/ Nestflix Christmas Movies and Specials https://nestflix.fun/search?search=christmas Brett Goldstein performs The Muppet Christmas Carol in Six Minutes (Live) https://youtu.be/mhEpas0TXsA A Cozy Christmas Podcast http://cozychristmaspod.com/ Photography Blog Links https://www.slrlounge.com/christmas-photography-ideas-tips/ https://www.blesserhouse.com/how-to-take-diy-christmas-photos/ Leona Lewis – One More Sleep https://youtu.be/j-_1-uJ6Ml4 Can’t Wait For Christmas on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod

On this episode, we’re Talking Tinsel, it’s origins, it’s sordid history, and even unexpected ways to use it for decorating. We’ll also give you a recipe for bacon wrapped stuffing bites, countdown the top 5 Christmas songs to sing at karaoke, and we’ve got your thoughts on the best Christmas instruments in the latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:32 Intro 01:32 – 04:22 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:22 – 10:19 Five Golden Things (Best Christmas Songs to Sing at Karaoke) 10:19 – 12:40 All I Want For Christmas is News 12:40 – 18:16 Talkin’ Tinsel (featuring Tim’s Tinsel Tips) 18:16 – 24:06 Season’s Musings 24:06 – 26:39 Wrap Up 26:39 – 29:56 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites https://whoneedsacape.com/2016/10/bacon-wrapped-stuffing-bites/ Tim Judging on Christmas Clatter’s Merry Melee 5 https://www.christmasclatter.com/episodes/episode/4a42a590/merry-melee-5 Where does tinsel come from? https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/42313813 NetfliXmas Podcast https://linktr.ee/Netflixmaspodcast

On this episode, we’re paying respect to the late Richard Donner by remembering his 1988 Christmas classic, Scrooged. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas episodes of the Simpsons, give you a recipe for Rudolph pancakes, and hear what your favorite Christmas decorations are. Download here! 00:00 – 00:44 Special Dedication to Nammie 00:44 – 02:15 Intro 02:15 – 04:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:50 – 14:49 Five Golden Things (Best Simpsons Christmas Episodes) 14:49 – 33:55 Scrooged 33:55 – 39:11 Season’s Musings 39:11 – 41:44 Wrap Up 41:44 – 44:53 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Festive Rudolph Pancakes Recipe https://oldsaltfarm.com/festive-rudolph-pancakes/ Christmas Chat Pack https://www.chat-pack.com/products/christmas-chat-pack Tinsel Tunes podcast https://tinseltunespodcast.wordpress.com/

On this episode, we’re going to do something a little different and tell you the true story of the playing cards that saved Christmas. We’ll also learn how to make marshmallow popcorn balls, countdown the top 5 Christmas related things to look for when buying a house, and we’ve got lots of your interesting Christmas trivia in another round of Seasons Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:47 Intro 01:47 – 03:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:50 – 08:22 Five Golden Things (Christmas related things to look for when buying a house) 08:22 – 13:49 The Cards That Saved Christmas 13:49 – 25:11 Season’s Musings 25:11 – 27:48 Wrap Up 27:48 – 29:34 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Christmas Chat Pack https://www.chat-pack.com/products/christmas-chat-pack Mallow Popcorn Balls Recipe https://www.myfoodandfamily.com/recipe/056900/mallow-popcorn-balls Bicycle Cards’ Blog about the Playing Cards That Saved Christmas https://bicyclecards.com/article/a-map-inside-the-cards/ Tim on the Christmas Clatter Podcast https://www.christmasclatter.com/episodes/episode/4cdec1ff/merry-melee-4-the-championship https://www.christmasclatter.com/episodes/episode/4caab5d6/captains-yule-log Tim Reading “Another Christmas Story” on Tis the Podcast https://www.tisthepodcast.com/another-christmas-story-chapter-nineteen-jingle-bell-rock-as-read-by-tim-babb-of-cant-wait-for-christmas/ Season’s Eatings podcast https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’ll talk about a little town that has a bigger impact on your Christmas than you probably realized: Yiwu, China. We’ll also countdown the top 5 Christmas moments from British Panel shows, give you a recipe for candy cane pizza, and extend your deadline for some Merry Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 02:16 Intro 02:16 – 04:22 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:22 – 16:40 Five Golden Things (British Panel Show Christmas moments) 16:40 – 24:15 Yiwu 24:15 – 24:45 Merry Musings Update 24:45 – 26:46 Wrap Up 26:46 – 28:44 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Candy Cane Pizza Recipe https://hormel.com/Recipes/Pepperoni-Pizza-Candy-Canes More Information About Yiwu https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20141218-the-hidden-home-of-christmas https://amp.theguardian.com/artanddesign/architecture-design-blog/2014/dec/19/santas-real-workshop-the-town-in-china-that-makes-the-worlds-christmas-decorations https://www.yiwu-market-guide.com/yiwu-international-trade-city.html https://mysourcify.com/yiwu-market-christmas-village-in-world/ https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1006573/yiwu-christmas-sellers-not-having-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02757206.2018.1516654 Lit For Christmas https://open.spotify.com/show/68Gf90KWF7OxoumBjDC2Ip

On this bonus episode, we’ll hear your thoughts on when it feels like Christmas to you in the latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:40 Intro 01:40 – 07:21 Santa Babb’s Mailbag (Listener emails) 07:21 – 17:41 Merry Musings: When Does It FEEL Like Christmas to you? 17:41 – 19:39 Wrap Up 19:39 – 21:01 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the link) Christmas Chat Pack https://www.chat-pack.com/products/christmas-chat-pack

On this episode, we have author, film critic, and podcaster extraordinaire Alonso Duralde on the show. And in honor of this Christmas movie expert joining us, the show is going to be all about Christmas movies. We’ll talk Christmas movie snacks, Christmas movie tropes, and a discussion of Christmas movies at the Academy Awards…and even give out a few awards of our own! Download here! 00:00 – 02:05 Intro 02:05 – 03:53 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:53 – 08:27 Five Golden Things (Christmas movie tropes) 08:27 – 35:34 Alonso Duralde talks Christmas at the Oscars 35:34 – 52:58 The Holidacademy Awards (aka the Christmascars) 52:58 – 55:55 Wrap Up 55:55 – 58:20 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Photo of Alonso Duralde by Lisa Jane Persky (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the link) Christmas Popcorn https://town-n-country-living.com/christmas-popcorn.html Tis the Podcast https://www.tisthepodcast.com/ Alonso Duralde on Twitter https://twitter.com/ADuralde Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas http://amzn.to/1YxMfqD Linoleum Knife Podcast https://linoleumknife.libsyn.com/ A Film & A Movie Podcast https://bramblejampodcast.com/film Breakfast All Day Podcast https://bfastallday.libsyn.com/ The Untitled Ify, Drea, & Alonso Project https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/untitled-project I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies The Deck the Hallmark Podcast’s Guide to Your Holiday TV Obsession https://www.runningpress.com/titles/brandon-gray/ill-be-home-for-christmas-movies/9780762499359/

On this episode, we’ll explore the Christmas party staple, the White Elephant gift exchange. We’ll also take a listener suggestion and countdown the top five Christmas songs from Loreena McKennitt, continue Twenty Twenty-Yum with a recipe for Christmas meatballs, and we’ll hear your thoughts on attending fictional Christmas parties in the latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:54 Intro 01:54 – 04:45 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:45 – 13:25 Five Golden Things (Loreena McKennitt Christmas sogns) 13:25 – 15:26 All I want For Christmas is News 15:26 – 22:31 White Elephant Gift Exchange 22:31 – 29:09 Merry Musings 29:09 – 31:21 Wrap Up 31:21 – 33:23 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the link) Christmas Meatballs Recipe https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/christmas-meatballs/ Loreena McKennitt “A Midwinter Night’s Dream” Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kjmMV0OEHS_cH0TkhBYHyZiriwuO4wbG4 Santa By The Minute Podcast https://santabytheminute.podbean.com/ Official White Elephant Gift Exchange Rules https://www.whiteelephantrules.com/ Christmas Chat Pack https://www.chat-pack.com/products/christmas-chat-pack

On this episode, we’ll talk about everyone’s favorite Christmas DIY decoration project: the snowman. We’ll learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in at least 5 different ways, continue celebrating 20 twenty-yum with a Christmas Casserole recipe, and we’ve got your responses from our newest feature, Seasons Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:58 Intro 01:58 – 04:33 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:33 – 08:05 Five Golden Things (Ways to Say “Merry Christmas”) 08:05 – 10:09 Feedback from Our Last Show 10:09 – 19:17 The Snowman 19:17 – 24:33 Seasons Musings 24:33 – 26:38 Wrap Up 26:38 – 29:40 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the link) Christmas Breakfast Casserole Recipe https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/favorite-christmas-breakfast-casserole/ Holly Jolly Xmasu https://hollyjollyxmasu.libsyn.com/ Christmas Chat Pack https://www.chat-pack.com/products/christmas-chat-pack Bob Eckstein (author of “The History of the Snowman”) http://www.bobeckstein.com/

On this episode…just when you thought Christmas was over we’re going to learn about a little known part of the Christmas celebration, Candlemas (and learn the secret origins of another American tradition along the way). We’ll also hear some Christmas jokes for kids read by 100% genuine kids, give you a recipe for peppermint cookies, and start a new feature that will get your thoughts on some Christmas topics. Download here! 00:00 – 01:57 Intro 01:57 – 04:54 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:54 – 09:06 Five Golden Things (Kids’ Christmas Jokes) 09:06 – 16:17 Candlemas 16:17 – 18:09 New [Untitled] Segment 18:09 – 20:05 Wrap Up 20:05 – 17:01 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the link) Peppermint Melt Away Cookies Recipe https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2021/01/25/peppermint-melt-away-cookies-recipe Totally Rad Christmas! https://www.buzzsprout.com/840331 Christmas Chat Pack https://www.chat-pack.com/products/christmas-chat-pack

On this episode, we’ll count down the things we’re most looking forward to doing next Christmas, explore what we can still do this time around, and the imaginary listeners bust in on the action before it’s over. Download here! 00:00 – 01:15 Intro 01:15 – 02:23 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:23 – 05:32 Five Golden Things (Things to Look Forward to NEXT Christmas) 05:32 – 09:14 Feedback from Our Last Show 09:14 – 12:47 Imaginary Listener Madness 12:47 – 14:51 Wrap Up 14:51 – 17:01 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the link) Oh, Christmas Tree Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

On this episode, we’ll learn about the song O Christmas Tree! We’ll also countdown the top 5 Hallmark Christmas movies tat don’t fit “the formula,” have a virtual #ChristmasDance party, and correct a Muppet error from Episode 073. Download here! 00:00 – 02:02 Intro 02:02 – 03:53 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:53 – 11:37 Five Golden Things (Hallmark Movies that don’t fit the cliche) 11:37 – 14:03 Feedback from Our Last Show 14:03 – 16:03 All I want For Christmas is News 16:03 – 24:08 O Christmas Tree 24:08 – 26:28 Wrap Up 26:28 – 29:26 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Gem Yoga & Life Enrichment https://gemyogalife.com/

On this episode, we abandon our normal format to bring you our original made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But, when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, She’ll have to save him. But can she save the day, save her marriage, and save Christmas at the same time? Tune in to find out. Whether you’re a fan of those made-for-TV Christmas movies that are a hallmark of the season, or if you’re a die hard fan of action packed Christmas movies…A Bomb For Christmas is the perfect gift for you this year. Special thanks to our AMAZING cast that made this silly idea a reality! Download here! 0:00:00 – 0:00:31 Intro 0:00:31 – 0:11:57 Act 1 0:11:57 – 0:24:35 Act 2 0:24:35 – 0:37:05 Act 3 0:37:05 – 0:49:31 Act 4 0:49:31 – 1:01:50 Act 5 1:01:50 – 1:12:11 Act 6 1:12:11 – 1:27:15 Act 7 1:27:15 – 1:37:16 Act 8 1:37:16 – 1:39:46 Credits 1:39:46 – 1:40:47 ???? “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Cast of “A Bomb for Christmas” Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan Emmily Scherb as Alana Rickmanovich Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice Kristen Cronin as Tracy Chabert Trish Healey as Betty Edward Frizzelle as George Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston John Rice as Larry Tirripelli Introducing: Penny Scherb as Kimberly Griffin Scherb as Brandon James Babb as Patrick Michael Babb as Quinn Featuring Special Podcaster guest stars: Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo Andy the Christmas Ham, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Viktor with Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry Tim Babb, from the Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast, as the Narrator and Kristin Nowicki, from the Mousetalgia podcast, as Chief Beebe Music for “A Bomb for Christmas” Unholy Knight by Kevin MacLeod (modified for length) Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4563-unholy-knight License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod (modified for length) Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Deck the Halls A, Chase, Wish Background, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Fairytale Waltz, Jingle Bells Calm, Darkest Child, The Chamber, The House of Leaves, Hitman, Nerves, Angels We Have Heard (piano), Mighty and Meek , Action, Heartbreaking, Second Coming – no percussion, Oh, Christmas Tree, and Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sounds for for “A Bomb for Christmas” Market: le_abbaye_Noirlac, Marching Band: suonidibologna, Applause: bowlingballout, Office Sounds: Dean-Raul_DiArchangeli, Lock: JPolito Coffee shop (binaural): Speedenza, People talking at cafe ambience: priesjensen, Gun shots.wav: Audionautics, Empty Gun Shot: KlawyKogut, BMX Skatepark Sample Pack » Indoor bails – body hits.wav: crazy_freerider, Footsteps running on the floor.mp3: Caitlin_100, lightapplause.mp3: shelbyshark, small group laugh 7.flac: tim.kahn, Door sounds » Opening Door 1: SeanSecret, Metal Impact: Rickplayer 154934__klawykogut__empty-gun-shot 156031__iwiploppenisse__explosion 235968__tommccann__explosion-01 461697__leonelmail__body-falls-into-debris 352205__inspectorj__smashing-wooden-fence-a 395325__ihitokage__body-falling-on-the-ground-2 43586__syna-max__punches-and-slaps 447922__breviceps__thud-falling-on-wooden-floor-snapping-breaking-neck 502553__kneeling__goblin-fall 149187__adriann__harp-strum 379008__13fpanska-cerny-jan__crack-glass 11709__connum__electric-sparks https://freesound.org/people/mhtaylor67/sounds/126044/ https://freesound.org/people/anagar/sounds/267931/ https://freesound.org/people/SubwaySandwitch420/sounds/540770/ https://freesound.org/people/Adam_N/sounds/330274/ https://freesound.org/people/daveincamas/sounds/26269/ https://freesound.org/people/daveincamas/sounds/44772/ https://freesound.org/people/nothayama/sounds/172497/ https://freesound.org/people/Anaponce/sounds/535211/ https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/451054/ https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/405310/ Plywood_Prying_01.wav by NeoSpica Helicopter Flyby, Distant, A.wav by InspectorJ Gun shots.wav by Audionautics Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Football Crowd – Near miss ooh 2 – Southampton Vs Hull at Saint Mary’s Stadium.wav by Q

On this episode, we’ll talk about shopping locally at Christmas and how we can all support small businesses this year. We’ll also do a count down of the top 5 Christmas stories that the Muppets need to adapt, send you to a Christmas market without leaving your house, and we’ll have the second to last chapter of our made for podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:56 Intro 01:56 – 03:22 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:22 – 08:06 Five Golden Things (Christmas Stories the Muppets Should Addapt) 08:06 – 16:01 Shopping Small For Christmas 16:01 – 20:08 Small Businesses You Should Check out 20:08 – 37:56 A Bomb For Christmas (Act 7) 37:56 – 40:09 Wrap Up 40:09 – 43:04 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Christmas Market 2020 https://www.christmasmarket2020.com/ Good Housekeeping’s Here’s How to Support Local Businesses, Right Now https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a32714083/how-to-support-local-businesses/ SMALL BUSINESSES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW! Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club http://www.roostertfeathers.com/ JasperSilicaCosplay https://www.etsy.com/shop/JasperSilicaCosplay ToonByMy from One Dream Studios https://www.facebook.com/TheOneDreamStudios Retro Emporium Kent https://www.etsy.com/shop/retroemporiumkent/ Remedy Design Shop https://remedydesignshop.com/ Loftipop https://loftipop.com/ Boardtique http://boardtique.com Music for “A Bomb for Christmas: Act 7” Unholy Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4563-unholy-knight License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Wish Background by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Nerves by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sounds for for “A Bomb for Christmas” Plywood_Prying_01.wav by NeoSpica Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Helicopter Flyby, Distant, A.wav by InspectorJ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Gun shots.wav by Audionautics Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Sea Hawk Helicopter NH60-R.wav by granconill Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 License

On this episode, we’ll try and settle the debate about the film the Nightmare Before Christmas…is it a Christmas movie or a Halloween movie? Also we’ll count down the top five Christmas sketches from Saturday Night Live, remind you to order your Christmas cards, and we’re in the home stretch of our made for podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Intro 01:43 – 03:16 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:16 – 11:31 Five Golden Things (SNL Christmas Sketches) 11:31 – 15:09 All I Want For Christmas Is News 15:09 – 35:24 Is It A Christmas Movie? – Nightmare Before Christmas 35:24 – 48:05 A Bomb For Christmas (Act 6) 48:05 – 50:15 Wrap Up 50:15 – 53:00 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) 2020 Christmas Cardshttps://www.zazzle.com/collections/2020_christrmas_cards-119169232100976374 ALL Our Customizable Christmas Cards https://www.zazzle.com/collections/all_christmas_cards-119050933992275132 The Soundtrack Show about the Music of Nightmare Before Christmas Episodes https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-the-soundtrack-show-29021108/episode/the-nightmare-before-christmas-the-music-51964234/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-the-soundtrack-show-29021108/episode/the-nightmare-before-christmas-the-music-52266798/ Fosters Holidays Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fostersholidays/ Weird Christmas https://weirdchristmas.com/ Music for “A Bomb for Christmas” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sounds for for “A Bomb for Christmas” https://freesound.org/people/mhtaylor67/sounds/126044/ https://freesound.org/people/anagar/sounds/267931/ https://freesound.org/people/SubwaySandwitch420/sounds/540770/ https://freesound.org/people/Adam_N/sounds/330274/ https://freesound.org/people/daveincamas/sounds/26269/ https://freesound.org/people/daveincamas/sounds/44772/ https://freesound.org/people/nothayama/sounds/172497/ https://freesound.org/people/Anaponce/sounds/535211/ https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/451054/ https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/405310/ All music and sound in “A Bomb for Christmas” licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

On this episode, we’ll talk about a charitable act that millions do every Christmas, feeding the hungry (With the most special of special guests). We’ll also countdown the top five comic book Christmas movies, we’ll have a listener review of It’s a Wonderful Life, and we’ll have chapter 5 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb for Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:36 Intro 01:36 – 08:23 Five Golden Things (Comic Book Christmas Movies) 08:23 – 11:42 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 11:42 – 12:17 Feedback From Our Last Last Show 12:17 – 14:57 All I Want For Christmas Is News 14:57 – 19:57 Feeding The Hungry 19:57 – 29:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now (with, special gust, Tim’s Mom!) 29:50 – 43:43 A Bomb For Christmas (Act 5) 43:43 – 45:57 Wrap Up 45:57 – 47:46 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Find a Food Bank Near You That Needs Your Help https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action/volunteer https://www.findfoodbank.org/volunteer/ Find a Food Pantry Near You That Needs Your Help https://www.foodpantries.org/ Find a Soup Kitchen Near You That Needs Your Help https://www.wheelsforwishes.org/news/find-a-local-soup-kitchen/ Tim on Totally Rad Christmas Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/840331/4373198-ep-14-superman-w-tim-babb Tim on Christmas Podcasts Podcast https://christmaspodcasts.com/christmas-podcasts-round-up-september-12th-18th-2020/ Christmas Clatter Podcast http://christmasclatter.com/ Music for “A Bomb for Christmas” Hitman, Nerves, Angels We Have Heard (piano), & The House of Leaves by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sounds for for “A Bomb for Christmas” 154934__klawykogut__empty-gun-shot 156031__iwiploppenisse__explosion 235968__tommccann__explosion-01 461697__leonelmail__body-falls-into-debris 352205__inspectorj__smashing-wooden-fence-a 395325__ihitokage__body-falling-on-the-ground-2 43586__syna-max__punches-and-slaps 447922__breviceps__thud-falling-on-wooden-floor-snapping-breaking-neck 502553__kneeling__goblin-fall 149187__adriann__harp-strum 379008__13fpanska-cerny-jan__crack-glass 11709__connum__electric-sparks All music and sound in “A Bomb for Christmas” licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

On this episode, we’ll look at what some folks consider to be the kick off to Christmas season, the “Ber Months.” We’ll also count down the top 5 people who should be in the Christmas hall of fame, learn how to make an edible Christmas card, and we premiere chapter 4 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 02:01 Intro 02:01 – 04:44 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:44 – 09:30 Five Golden Things (More Obvious Choices For the Christmas Hall of Fame) 09:30 – 14:20 Feedback From Our Last Last Show 14:20 – 16:26 All I Want For Christmas Is News 16:26 – 20:54 BER Months 20:54 – 34:55 A Bomb For Christmas (Act 4) 34:55 – 37:03 Wrap Up 37:03 – 39:38 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Holiday Cookie Cards – Country Living Magazine https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a1197/holiday-cookie-cards-3303/ Christmas Hall of Fame https://christmashalloffame.net/ Dolly Parton Releases “Mary, Did You Know?” From Her Upcoming Album “A Holly Dolly Christmas” https://dollyparton.com/life-and-career/dolly-parton-releases-mary-did-you-know-from-her-upcoming-album-a-holly-dolly-christmas/17865 Why does Christmas in the Philippines start in September? https://rappler.com/brandrap/lifestyle-and-entertainment/shakeys-ber-bundle-christmas HallMark & Jess podcast https://hallmarkandjess.libsyn.com/ Music for “A Bomb for Christmas” We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Wish, The House of Leaves, Hitmen, Nerves, and The Chamber by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sounds for for “A Bomb for Christmas” Coffee shop (binaural): Speedenza, People talking at cafe ambience: priesjensen, Gun shots.wav: Audionautics, Empty Gun Shot: KlawyKogut, BMX Skatepark Sample Pack » Indoor bails – body hits.wav: crazy_freerider, Footsteps running on the floor.mp3: Caitlin_100, lightapplause.mp3: shelbyshark, small group laugh 7.flac: tim.kahn, Door sounds » Opening Door 1: SeanSecret, Metal Impact: Rickplayer All music and sound in “A Bomb for Christmas” licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

On this episode, we’re celebrating our 5th anniversary with a listener special featuring actual listeners. Not emails, not comments…but actual bona fide listeners dropped by the Christmas Cave for a conversation about Christmas desires, Christmas movies, Christmas songs, the joy of giving, and more. We’ve also got the next chapter in our made for podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 15:44 A Bomb For Christmas (Act 3) 15:44 – 18:04 5 Golden Things (Listener Special Edition) 18:04 – 23:06 Something You’ve Never Done For Christmas 23:06 – 30:03 Christmas Movie You Watch When You’re Alone 30:03 – 37:31 First Christmas Song of the Season 37:31 – 44:47 Best Present You Ever Gave 44:47 – 52:58 Shout Outs 52:58 – 1:03:44 Future Show Ideas 1:03:44 – 1:06:52 Wrap Up 1:06:52 – 1:09:45 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Music for for “A Bomb for Christmas” We Wish You A Merry Christmas, The House of Leaves & Hitman by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Sounds for for “A Bomb for Christmas” Market: le_abbaye_Noirlac, Marching Band: suonidibologna, Applause: bowlingballout, Office Sounds: Dean-Raul_DiArchangeli, Lock: JPolito All music and sound in “A Bomb for Christmas” licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Grammar Girl: Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl It’s A 90’s Christmas Podcast https://90schristmaspodcast.podomatic.com/ Season’s Eatings podcast https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/ Maryland Farm & Holiday Special https://youtu.be/o6h4hSdDLnU CaptainSlinkysWeirdLamps https://www.twitch.tv/captainslinkysweirdlamps Tim on Totally Rad Christmas https://www.buzzsprout.com/840331/4373198 Tim’s Archived Chat on My Merry Christmas’ Forums https://mymerrychristmas.com/forum/threads/chat-with-tim-babb-of-cant-wait-for-christmas-podcast.209745/ Listen to to the Rebroadcast of “Tracking Santa” on Kringle Radio (July 23-25) https://netxmas.net/mmc/free-kringle-radio/

On this episode, we discus the classic Christmas story, Gift of the Magi. We’ll also tell you how to get your hands on some eggnog in the off season, countdown the top 5 movie Santas, and we premiere act 2 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 03:38 Intro and anniversary show announcement 03:38 – 05:52 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:52 – 09:31 Five Golden Things (Best Santas in Movies) 09:31 – 12:09 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 12:09 – 13:29 Feedback From Our Last Show 13:29 – 23:02 The Gift of the Magi 23:02 – 23:36 Who Sang It Best? (Results) 23:36 – 38:10 A Bomb For Christmas (Act 2) 38:10 – 40:18 Wrap Up 40:18 – 43:32 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Music for “A Bomb for Christmas” We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Fairytale Waltz, Jingle Bells Calm, Darkest Child & The Chamber by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Link to Join Us For Our 5th Anniversary on Saturday, July 18th at 7pm (PDT) https://zencastr.com/timbabb/cwfc5 Borden Eggnog on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Borden+Eggnog&i=grocery VOA Reading Gift of The Magi https://youtu.be/TXWMS4KFm1k Brian Earl Reading Gift of The Magi on Christmas Past https://christmaspast.media/ber-months-bonus-brian-reads-the-gift-of-the-magi/

On this episode, we’ll talk about the life and career of the golden voiced Christmas crooner, Nat King Cole. We’ve also got the top 5 inspirational Christmas quotes, we’ll put some Christmas “in your face,” and you’ll help us decide who sang Nat’s legendary holiday hit Christmas Song best. Download here! 00:00 – 02:26 Intro and announcement 01:32 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:31 – 08:45 Five Golden Things (Inspirational Christmas Quotes) 18:43 – 13:42 Feedback from Our Last Show 13:42 – 30:59 Nat King Cole 30:59 – 33:21 Who Sang It Best? (The Christmas Song) 33:21 – 35:22 Wrap Up 35:22 – 34:39 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll and the links) The Christmas Song – Who Sang it Best Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Face Masks From the Can’t Wait For Christmas Store https://www.zazzle.com/do_not_open_until_christmas_cloth_face_mask-256024087885225530 https://www.zazzle.com/santas_smile_cloth_face_mask-256358173853695887 https://www.zazzle.com/is_it_christmas_yet_cloth_face_mask-256695863338650429 https://www.zazzle.com/laughing_snowman_cloth_face_mask-256763273001163063 https://www.zazzle.com/do_not_open_til_xmas_white_cotton_face_mask-256026294215711935 (More coming soon) Christmas stamps available to buy now https://store.usps.com/store/results?Ntt=christmas+stamps

On this episode, not rain nor sleet nor snow shall stop us from talking about the folks who bring a lot of Christmas to our door, the United States Postal Service. Well also countdown 5 Christmas movies currently streaming, show you how to play some Christmas games any day of the year, and it’s the world premiere of part 1 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb for Christmas!” Download here! 00:00 – 01:32 Intro 01:32 – 03:37 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:37 – 10:12 Five Golden Things (Christmas Currently Streaming) 10:12 – 17:53 Salute to the US Postal Service 17:53 – 18:43 Who Sang It Best? (Results) 18:43 – 31:29 A Bomb For Christmas (Act 1) 31:29 – 33:27 Wrap Up 33:27 – 34:39 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Music for “A Bomb for Christmas” Deck the Halls A, Chase, & Wish Background by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Christmas stamps available to buy now https://store.usps.com/store/results?Ntt=christmas+stamps USPS How To Back A Box Video https://youtu.be/b4xGpzn2s5k A History of Holiday Mail Services https://uspsblog.com/holiday-mail/ 69News WFMZ-TV Report on the Bethlehem, PA Post Office at Christmas https://youtu.be/A3UCmTr5RBk Google Santa Tracker https://santatracker.google.com/

This episode is all about using Christmas to cope with Covid-19 craziness. We’ll salute the people who have to work on Christmas, list off the top five 20 second Christmas songs that you can wash your hands to, find a source for daily Christmas goodness, and see what others are doing to spread Christmas cheer in these dark times. Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 02:36 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:36 – 11:50 Five Golden Things (20 Second Christmas Songs) 11:50 – 14:20 All I want for Christmas is News 14:20 – 22:10 A Salute To People Who Work on Christmas 22:10 – 23:55 Who Sang It Best? (Need a Little Christmas) 23:17 – 25:35 Announcement 25:35 – 27:46 Wrap Up 27:46 – 31:15 Outtakes Remember, the line for the Christmas Pod Casting Call is, “Welcome to the Christmas Party. So glad you could stop by.” Send at least 5 different readings of the line to Christmas[at]tancast.com. Note: Any audio sent becomes the property of the podcast and may be used on a future episode. “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Need a Little Christmas – Who Sang it Best Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Christmas Past https://christmaspast.media/podcast/ CDC Hand Washing Fact Sheet https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/index.html Article About People Putting Up Christmas Lights While Stuck At Home https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/people-putting-christmas-lights-back-162300253.html Advice For How To Cope With Working on Christmas https://www.baltimoreconsultingltd.com/blog/5-ways-to-cope-with-working-on-christmas-day-blog-53511712566 https://www.themuse.com/advice/stuck-at-work-on-the-holidays-your-survival-guide

On this episode, we’ll actually be learning about Kwanzaa. We’ll also add a little Christmas flair to your lunch, count down the top 5 Christmas songs by boy bands, and we’ll invite you to participate in the Christmas Pod Casting Call! Download here! 00:00 – 01:59 Intro 01:59 – 03:47 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:47 – 11:28 Five Golden Things (Boy Band Christmas Songs) 11:28 – 13:04 Feedback from Our Last Show 13:04 – 15:10 All I want for Christmas is News 15:10 – 22:34 Kwanzaa 22:34 – 23:17 Who Sang It Best? (Results) 23:17 – 25:36 Christmas Pod Casting Call 25:36 – 27:47 Wrap Up 27:47 – 29:43 Outtakes Remember, the line for the Christmas Pod Casting Call is, “Welcome to the Christmas Party. So glad you could stop by.” Send at least 5 different readings of the line to Christmas[at]tancast.com. Note: Any audio sent becomes the property of the podcast and may be used on a future episode. “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Sandwiches https://www.thisgrandmaisfun.com/rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer-sandwiches/ Michael Bublé performs to his biggest primate fans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyLOU554Huw

On this episode, we take a closer look at the town where Jesus was born, Bethlehem. You’ll also hear a few ways to mash some Christmas into your Valentine’s Day celebration, we’ll count down the top 5 Christmas movies Tim somehow DIDN’T watch this year, and the Who Sang It Best segment returns! Download here! 00:00 – 02:42 Intro 02:42 – 05:08 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:08 – 11:19 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movies I missed in 2019) 11:19 – 13:05 All I want for Christmas is News 13:05 – 18:37 Bethlehem 18:37 – 21:02 Who Sang It Best? (O Little Town Of Bethlehem) 21:02 – 23:27 Wrap Up 23:27 – 25:26 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Who Sang It Best?) Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Santa is My Valentine Shirt https://www.zazzle.com/santa_is_my_valentine_t_shirt-235488289324228905 City of Bethlehem Official Website http://www.bethlehem-city.org/en